By the numbers

136

Ejections in the career of Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, extending his major league record. He was tossed for the first time this year in the Braves’ series opener at the New York Mets.

14

Consecutive-game hitting streak for Dustin Pedroia of the Boston Red Sox.

.195

Batting average of the New York Mets’ Carlos Delgado, who is in a 3-for-30 slump.

.433

Batting average of Atlanta Braves slugger Chipper Jones, the best in the major leagues. Jones has 39 hits in 90 at-bats this season along with 20 RBIs.